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Elliot explores several fake Game Boy consoles of varying price points from China, assessing their build quality, compatibility, and overall performance. Starting with the cheapest, the GB Game Boy station light, it fails to impress due to its toy-like build and incompatibility with standard cartridges. Reviewing another retro console, Elliot notes issues like poor button design and graphic glitches, deeming it suitable only for children. A mid-range Game Boy clone plays Game Boy Advance cartridges effectively and has a backlit screen, offering good value despite its flaws. Finally, a more expensive modded Game Boy Advance SP, featuring a high-quality IPS display and Pokémon-themed design, stands out for its impressive visual quality and authentic appearance. Overall, the video guides viewers through various options, highlighting the best features and shortcomings at different price points, and suggesting reasonably priced alternatives for Game Boy enthusiasts.
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In this part of the video, Elliot introduces three different fake Game Boys from China, priced at £12, £50, and over £100. He begins by examining the cheapest one, the GB Game Boy station light. Its packaging boasts “501 real games,” a color LCD screen, and compatibility with actual cartridges. However, upon inspection, it’s clear that it has a toy-like feel and the cartridge slot doesn’t fit standard games. The device comes with a mini USB charging cable and an AV port but lacks a headphone jack. The overall build resembles a Game Boy Advance SP, albeit with some noticeable differences.
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In this part of the video, the presenter reviews two retro gaming consoles. The first console has an awkwardly positioned reset button, a spongy d-pad that recesses too much, and LR buttons that act as turbo buttons unnecessarily. The console showcases graphical glitches, performing poorly overall and is deemed suitable only as a novelty for children rather than serious enthusiasts. The second console arrived scratched due to inadequate packaging, but it includes a surprisingly useful USB-compatible charging cable resembling a Game Boy Advance SP charger. The console looks like a faithful clone of a Game Boy Advance SP with good button response, except for a slightly off aspect ratio on the screen.
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In this part of the video, the speaker examines a Game Boy clone that plays Game Boy Advance cartridges. Initially, the device appears broken but eventually starts up, revealing no built-in games. Upon testing, it successfully plays a Game Boy Advance game, “Arthur and the Minimoys,” straight into gameplay, and performs well without graphical or sound issues. The speaker then tests for backwards compatibility with Game Boy Color and original Game Boy games, finding it only supports the former. They highlight the clone’s backlit screen as a significant advantage over the original Game Boy’s front-lit screen. Despite some minor scratches and an incorrect aspect ratio, the clone is praised compared to other models, noting it costs around £50, which is reasonable given its features. They close by comparing it to more expensive models like the AGS 101, favorably noting its performance for its price.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with a modded Game Boy Advance SP with a green Pokémon Rayquaza Edition shell. They note that the packaging looks convincing, including Nintendo branding. The cost is comparable to refurbishing one yourself or buying a used backlit version. First impressions reveal a good condition with no scratches, decent printing, and quality stickers. The highlight is an IPS display that is superior to the original Game Boy Advance screen, providing a much better visual experience despite using a less desirable motherboard. They conclude that for the price of around £100, it offers excellent value, especially compared to other options, and recommend it for those looking for a modded Game Boy. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to comment, subscribe, and like.